A little fun on the blog today due to the holiday. A brief examination of literary characters and their professions. Mrs. Nowc hope this is as fun for readers to read as it was to post it.
It's Labor Day in the United States. A time to honor the workforce which makes this country what it is today. Everything shuts down for the day, except for a few stores who feel the need to have sales but Government offices are shut down as well as the banks. For those who don't shop, well there are parades galore in every city. It's a nice holiday to end the summer. After the last parade has passed by, the BBQ has been shut off, last minute school clothes has been bought and the family has been tucked in for the night, one begins to ponder what would be the best job to hold.
At first one would think a doctor would be cool. Unless you are a doctor during the Russian Revolution, like Doctor Zhivago. Then it's not as glamorous because a wartime doctor does not get to practice the medicine he would like. Let's face it a family practice would be much better than treating men who have lost a limb or mortally wounded. Then again, he found another profession as a poet. All be it, not very lucrative but he had love. So it's all works out in the end.
Being a doctor could be good or bad depending on the era but lawyers always seem to be at the right place at the right time. For example. Atticus Finch, the lawyer of To Kill A Mockingbird. Who wouldn't want to be the type of lawyer who could prove his client is innocent in a racial charged case? Then again, Ms. Harper Lee never gave a full account of how the brave Mr. Finch fared under the stress. It's the deep south, it's a white women's word against a black man's, and the whole town is against you. That would be enough to drive some to drink. At the very least, move. No lawyer might not be a great job either.
Businessman is always a good profession. It's generic, one can work just about anywhere and the money is always good. Unless, you're Ebenezer Scrooge of the Christmas Carol. Money got to him in a big way. No one liked him. He didn't like anyone either. Holidays were lonesome until one Christmas when he gets three ghostly visitors. Nope. Business is not good either.
Private detective would be a wonderful job too. Always searching for clues. Always have a sidekick, like Dr. Watson. Sherlock never misses a clue, always thinking and quite frankly is probably a bore to be around twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Which might be the reason why the reader never hears of a Mrs. Holmes. No, that can't be a good job either. Who wants to be right all the time? Too demanding.
So what is the best job? It has to be a profession that allows for learning something new everyday. A place where one never knows who might walk through the door. A place where it is quiet yet not as quiet as a church or spooky as a graveyard. Actually books would have to be present, along with computers, oak tables with matching chairs. Yes, a librarian is the perfect job. Well, at least from this viewpoint. Where did this idea come from? Not sure, but maybe the title of this blog might give a clue.
Happy Labor Day to one and All!
Showing posts with label careers. Show all posts
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Job Hunting At The Library
It's in the news quite frequently, how the jobless are turning to their libraries for resources on finding jobs. Listening and reading some media reports, one would think this is something new. Who knew that the library could be so useful? Librarians knew. Savvy library uses know this too. This is no new phenomenon. However, others in the community are just finding
out about what their library has to offer. In almost every public library, there is a section devoted to careers. Some name it Career Resource Center, while others may call it Career Guidance Collection. Whatever the name, these books guide the job hunters in the search for employment. It can't be documented, but one book may have given birth to the career centers in libraries. Ever heard of the book "What color is your parachute?". The first edition of that book is from 1972. It began as a self-published book in 1970. From there it has taken on a life of it's own, not to mention the author Dick Bolles has become the "guru" to go to for career changers and job hunters. Thirty yeas later, the What Color is Your Parachute is considered the bible for job hunters and libraries are providing career information more than ever before.
A week ago, at a Career Ministries of Michigan program, resources for job hunters were discussed. Attendees of this program ranged from those who have been out of work for several months to those who are employed part time but seeking full-time assignment. In speaking with these job hunters it was clear that although the media has talked about libraries' resources, some have heard the message and not giving it a second thought. While others have not heard it at all. The question begs to be answered, why are people ignoring what is right in front of them? Perhaps its because they think they don't have time to go to the library. The news should flash another headline: Libraries open 24/7 via the internet. That might perk the interest of some to begin their search at home. Like it or not, the image of libraries for most people is a building full of books. Most haven't seen how libraries have evolved in the computer age. With this in mind the program focused not only on topics such as what resume books to purchase, but also valuable websites and databases through Michigan eLibrary (Mel.org). With an unstable economy, just about everyone from job hunters to career coaches will find something of value in these resources.
It is a job of a librarian to teach others how to find information effectively. For job hunters, this is important because time is too precious to waste. In the following weeks, this blog will feature some of the best books and resources for job hunters. The hope is that it will spur librarians to promote them and job hunters and career coaches to use them. Career networking groups or coaches might want to hold their own session of using the library to find a job. Finding a librarian to present a workshop on this topic shouldn't be too hard. This librarian/blogger is willing to come out to spend time with groups of all sizes promoting the resources and providing a helping hand to guide through the maze of information.
out about what their library has to offer. In almost every public library, there is a section devoted to careers. Some name it Career Resource Center, while others may call it Career Guidance Collection. Whatever the name, these books guide the job hunters in the search for employment. It can't be documented, but one book may have given birth to the career centers in libraries. Ever heard of the book "What color is your parachute?". The first edition of that book is from 1972. It began as a self-published book in 1970. From there it has taken on a life of it's own, not to mention the author Dick Bolles has become the "guru" to go to for career changers and job hunters. Thirty yeas later, the What Color is Your Parachute is considered the bible for job hunters and libraries are providing career information more than ever before.
A week ago, at a Career Ministries of Michigan program, resources for job hunters were discussed. Attendees of this program ranged from those who have been out of work for several months to those who are employed part time but seeking full-time assignment. In speaking with these job hunters it was clear that although the media has talked about libraries' resources, some have heard the message and not giving it a second thought. While others have not heard it at all. The question begs to be answered, why are people ignoring what is right in front of them? Perhaps its because they think they don't have time to go to the library. The news should flash another headline: Libraries open 24/7 via the internet. That might perk the interest of some to begin their search at home. Like it or not, the image of libraries for most people is a building full of books. Most haven't seen how libraries have evolved in the computer age. With this in mind the program focused not only on topics such as what resume books to purchase, but also valuable websites and databases through Michigan eLibrary (Mel.org). With an unstable economy, just about everyone from job hunters to career coaches will find something of value in these resources.
It is a job of a librarian to teach others how to find information effectively. For job hunters, this is important because time is too precious to waste. In the following weeks, this blog will feature some of the best books and resources for job hunters. The hope is that it will spur librarians to promote them and job hunters and career coaches to use them. Career networking groups or coaches might want to hold their own session of using the library to find a job. Finding a librarian to present a workshop on this topic shouldn't be too hard. This librarian/blogger is willing to come out to spend time with groups of all sizes promoting the resources and providing a helping hand to guide through the maze of information.
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